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September 16, 2025
Fideo Recipe
Fideo proves quick and easy to make using toasted pasta, tomatoes, and spices in this traditional dish recipe that was generously shared by a friend for authentic Mexican preparation. This simple recipe demonstrates how basic ingredients can create satisfying meals while the friend recommendation ensures proven quality and authentic preparation methods. The quick and easy approach makes this perfect for busy schedules while maintaining traditional Mexican flavors.
Fideo is quick and easy to make with toasted pasta, tomatoes, and spices. This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It goes great with any meat dish, including carne asada. I use fideo in place of rice as my side dish.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package fideo pasta
1 ½ cups water, divided
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fideo; cook and stir until golden brown and toasted.
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Add 1 cup water and 1/2 of the tomato sauce to fideo.
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Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt; stir to blend.
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Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has almost evaporated.
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Stir in remaining 1/2 cup water and remaining tomato sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat until fideo is tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 288 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 47g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 288 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Sodium 543mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 311mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
